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Ahava

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Pronounced ah-hah-VAH /ˌɑ.hɑˈvɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew ahava, 'love' (a pure abstract word-name)Medium

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew ahava, 'love' (a pure abstract word-name)

U.S. rank (2024)#5289 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 408

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ahava comes from Hebrew ahava, 'love' (from the root a-h-v). A tender, meaningful abstract word-name (also a river mentioned in the Book of Ezra) — beloved in Jewish and Israeli families (said 'ah-hah-VAH').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, love at the root, and tender.

Did you know? Ahava means simply 'love' in Hebrew — a tender, meaningful word-name (also a river named in the Book of Ezra); pure and warm.

Overall data confidence 78%

Hebrew references — ahava — etymology

Variations

Ahavah

Nicknames

Ava

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ahava mean?

Ahava is Hebrew for 'love'.

How do you pronounce Ahava?

It's said ah-hah-VAH /ˌɑ.hɑˈvɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Ahava a boy or girl name?

Ahava is a girl's name.

How popular is Ahava?

Ahava is a rare name in the U.S.